Players of the Week

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Juan Pattillo of the Windsor Express has been named Player of the Week for the week ending January 20, 2019.

Pattillo, a 6'8" forward from Western Kentucky University, averaged a double-double of 28 points and 10.5 rebounds in two Express victories this week.

"I've gotten a better feel for the team and the ways to score as the season progressed," said Pattillo. "I've been fortunate enough to help the team in the way that I can, to get off that hump and back to winning. I'm pretty confident in the team we have now, going forward, taking one game at a time and never getting ahead of myself, try to do what I can and put the team in the best position to win the game."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Garrett Williamson of the London Lightning has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending January 20, 2019. This is the second time this season that he has earned this honour.

Williamson, a 6'5" guard who played collegiately at St. Joseph's University (Pa.), helped the Lightning earn two victories in three games this week. He averaged 21 points in those three matchups, including scoring 26 team-high points in a 119-113 overtime victory over the St. John's Edge.

"Garrett was out for a little bit with an injury," said Lightning coach Elliott Etherington. "He came back with a seamless transition, he made sure we were locked into a game plan. Proving himself to be one of the elite players in our league, Canadian or otherwise."

Week Ending January 13, 2019

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Bruce Massey of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Player of the Week for the week ending January 13, 2019. This is Massey's third week where he has received Player of the Week honours this season.

Massey, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Middle Tennessee State, averaged 35.3 ppg in three games for Cape Breton, including scoring over 40 points in two victories.

"It's a true testament from the plan we put in place in the beginning of the season," said Highlanders general manager Tyrone Levingston. "With Bruce Massey and Jamal Reynolds, We're going to put all our eggs in the basket to do what is necessary, which is work and prepare to be the best that we can be, and it's coming to fruition. Bruce is an amazing player, as everybody is now starting to see, but we're on a mission this year and it's starting to produce fruit. His hard work speaks volumes for the vision of the club."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Guillaume Boucard of the Island Storm has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending January 13, 2019.

Boucard, a 6'6" forward from Montreal who played collegiately at Carleton, averaged 15.5 ppg in his first two games with the Island Storm, helping them win their two games this week. He joins the Storm after a mid-season trade with the St. John's Edge.

"As soon as he became available, we couldn't answer quick enough," said Storm head coach Tim Kendrick. "I know Guillaume from last year, he's just a very good, solid player. This guy can play at both ends of the court, he's been a really good addition with our second unit, and we feel like for us he's been a real help for us and he's only going to get better."

Week Ending January 6, 2019

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Mike Poole of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named Player of the Week for the week ending January 6, 2019. This is the third time that the Hurricanes have had a Player of the Week in the 2018-19 season.

Poole, a 6'5" forward who played collegiately at Iona, helped the Hurricanes win their two games this week by averaging 32.0 points per game, including a 39-point effort in a victory over the Saint John Riptide.

"Earlier in the season, he was barely averaging nine points per game," said Hurricanes head coach Mike Leslie. "We sat down and had a really good chat about him wanting to be more aggressive off the ball, and he's taken that on himself. He's in the gym every day shooting the basketball in an enormous number of repetitions. Shooters are going to shoot their way out of a slump, and it's a recognition of what he could do - all the ways he could potentially score, for example. It's hard work on his end."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Junior Cadougan has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending January 6, 2019. This is the first time that a player from the St. John's Edge has earned Canadian Player of the Week honours.

Cadougan, a 6'2" guard who played collegiately at Marquette, averaged 17.0 points in four Edge victories this week; he also made several key plays in clutch situations to lead the Edge to the win column.

"Junior's been our heart and soul this season," said Edge head coach Doug Plumb. "I signed him in the offseason, because I've known Junior for over five years - he's one of the toughest individuals I've seen in my entire basketball career. Junior to me is the consummate winner, he makes timely plays and he's one heck of a defender. He always seems to come up with a big play at the time when it's needed."

Week Ending December 30, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Bruce Massey of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Player of the Week for the week ending December 30, 2018. This is the second time this week that Massey has earned this honour.

Massey, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Middle Tennessee State, averaged 26.0 points and 8.7 rebounds in three Cape Breton victories, helping the Highlanders move to within 1 1/2 games of the NBL division lead.

"Like our team feels," said Highlanders president Tyrone Levingston, "being in first place is not the ultimate goal, our goals are getting into the finals. The guys are working extremely hard, they're trusting each other and Bruce is the captain of the team, and the team is trusting in Bruce. They're all elevating in the faith that they have in each other."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Garrett Williamson of the London Lightning has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending December 30, 2018.

Williamson, a 6'5" guard who played collegiately at St. Joseph's (Pennsylvania), averaged 22.0 points per game in two London contests.

"It's a well-deserved honour for him," said Lightning head coach Elliott Ethington, "Garrett carries himself well both on and off the court. He attacked the rim with reckless abandon this week, and it's a consistent effort to do the best he possibly can and to not settle. He's turning into an all-around player for us out there, and he's a big contributor in the games this week."

Week Ending December 23, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Joel Kindred of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named Player of the Week for the week ending December 23, 2018.

Kindred, a 6'4" shooting guard who played collegiately at St. Augustine's College (North Carolina), helped he Hurricanes earn two victories this week; the rookie averaged 22.0 points per game in those wins.

"Joel is a really dynamic player who can score many different ways," said Halifax head coach Mike Leslie, "and I think that has been impressive about him, he's been one out of best players since day one of training camp, right up into this week's games. He works extremely hard at his game, and although he's a new player to the league, he's learning a lot - that's the key to success for a young player, they listen, he learns a lot of information from veteran players, he's a student of the game, and then he takes that information and he puts that into next day's work, whether it's a game or practice."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Aaron Redpath of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending December 23, 2018.

Redpath, a 6'4" shooting guard who played collegiately at McMaster, has improved his game in his second league season; he averaged 17.0 ppg in two Cape Breton Highlanders wins this week, including a 114-84 win over the previously unbeaten Moncton Magic.

"Aaron is a kid that we had great anticipation for," said Highlanders president Tyrone Levingston. "He had a pulled hamstring for the first few games of the season, but he was working extremely hard, and when he got his opportunity, he showed it on the court. He knows what type of team we have, and he's doing the best he can. We're looking forward to having him continue to have a great season."

Week Ending December 16, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Doug Herring Jr. of the Moncton Magic has been named Player of the Week for the week ending December 16, 2018.

Herring, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Utica (N.Y.), had back-to-back triple doubles in Moncton's two victories this week, Herring's 15.0 points per game, 10.5 rebounds and 10.0 assists per game helped the Magic reach a 10-0 regular season record.

"Doug has really stepped up into a true leadership role with our team this season," said Moncton head coach Joe Salerno, "he just makes everybody around him better. We have a target on our back, again Doug is the type of guy who never shies away from a challenge, and he comes up huge for us in big moments in big games. We look forward to more of the same from him."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Grandy Glaze of the Sudbury Five has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending December 16, 2018.

Glaze, a 6'9" forward who played collegiately at Grand Canyon University, averaged 14.3 rebounds in three games this week, including two victories by the Five to keep Sudbury in the upper half of the NBL Canada standings.

Grandy's a special player," said Sudbury head coach Logan Stutz. "He brings a knack for rebounding and a knack for energy, he brings it all the time. That's just Grandy."

Week Ending December 9, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Maurice Jones, Sr. of the St. John's Edge has been named Player of the Week for the week ending December 9, 2018.

Jones, a 5'7" guard who played collegiately at Northwood, earned the NBL's first triple-double of the 2018-19 season when his 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds helped the Edge surpass Cape Breton 109-92.

"I think that Mo's the heartbeat of our team," said Edge head coach Doug Plumb, "and I think that in the past couple of games he took the leadership by the horns and dictated how we're going to play. I thought that Mo was fantastic in that game, he took the team on his back. I was watching the film and my 5'7" guy is boxing out 6'5" forwards and getting rebounds."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Joel Friesen of the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending December 9, 2018.

In his first game with the Titans this season, Friesen, a 6'4 guard who played collegiately at Alberta, came off the bench to score 31 points and pull down six rebounds in the Titans' 123-97 Sunday afternoon game against the London Lightning.

"Joel has been a significant part of our league for the past three seasons," said Chuck Miller, NBL Canada League Statistician. "And in his first game back in the NBL, and coming off the bench, he drops 31 points against his old team. That's showing some serious fire."

Week Ending December 2, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Gabe Freeman of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named Player of the Week for the week ending December 2, 2018.

Freeman, a 6'6" forward who played collegiately at Costa Mesa CC, averaged 22.5 points per game ans 12.0 rebounds per game in the Hurricanes' two victories, pushing the Nova Scotia crew from dead last in the standings to a third-place berth. He also helped engineer some late-game heroics in a Sunday afternoon victory over the St. John's Edge.

"Gabe's such a warrior, he's of that same mentality," said Halifax head coach Mike Leslie. "And he does so many things on the floor to help your team get in a position to win, and that three that he knocked down tonight was a huge shot, but he also made the play that got us the opportunity to win in the end - the play was drawn for him, but he found the second option to Tyrone Watson, and that's how he helps us win. We have a younger group right now, and we're pleased to have him as a leader right now."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Tyler Scott of the Island Storm has been named Canadian of the Week for the week ending December 2, 2018.

Scott, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Prince Edward Island, scored 22 points, pulled down 7 rebounds, and had a blocked shot in the Storm's only game of the week, a 123-111 home victory over the London Lightning. And he played the game with a broken finger on his left (non-shooting) hand.

"I told the players before we played that night," said Storm head coach Tim Kendrick, "I was pleased and happy with our practices, and we were concernred whether there was going to be some rust, but once Tyler hit a pair of three-pointers, I said to the players, every time Tyler gets a look, let's get him the ball. And once he makes a couple of shots, he's a very tough guard to beat."

Week Ending November 25, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Bruce Massey of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Player of the Week for the week ending November 25, 2018.

Massey, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Middle Tennessee State, also averaged a double-double for the Highlanders this week, averaging 26 points and 11 rebounds; he also averaged 6.5 assists in Cape Breton's two contests.

"This year, it seems that the Cape Breton Highlanders team is playing with a much more focused lineup," said NBL League Statistician Chuck Miller. "The Highlanders have started the season strongly, and Jamal Reynolds and Bruce Massey are two strong veterans who have helped lead the Sydney crew to the upper half of the standings."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Jamal Reynolds of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending November 25, 2018.

Reynolds, a 6'4" guard who played collegiately at Canisius (NY), averaged a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds in two Highlanders games this week, including a comeback victory over Kitchener-Waterloo.

Week Ending November 18, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Jaylen Bland of the Sudbury Five has been named Player of the Week for the week ending November 18, 2018.

Bland, a 6'3" shooting guard who played collegiately at the University of California-Riverside, averaged 33.5 points in his NBL CXanada debut, including going 16-for-32 from 3-point range in two Sudbury wins. His big game came on November 17, when he scored 43 points, including running 11-for-19 from beyond the arc, in Sudbury's win over Windsor.

"Jaylen's a special player," said Sudbury head coach Logan Stutz. "I looked at every player in every league who could hit five three-pointers or more in a game, and when I saw that Jaylen was on that list, I knew I had to get him for our team. His shot is unbelievable, he's one of the best shooters I ever saw, his shot just settles into the net, it's something you just have to see."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Gentrey Thomas of the Moncton Magic has been named NBL Canada Canadian Player of the Week for the week ending November 18, 2018.

Thomas, a 6'4" guard from Halifax who played collegiately at the University of California-Riverside, averaged 17.0 points per game in Moncton's first three games of the season, all Magic wins.

"Gentrey is a true rookie who has a lot of talent," said Magic head coach Joe Salerno, "he's a Canadian that we've had our eye on for two summers now, he's fit in seamlessly with our style of play, and we expect good things from Gentrey over the course of the season."

Week Ending April 2, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Malcolm Miller of the Saint John Riptide has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending April 2, 2018.

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Garrett Williamson of the London Lightning has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending April 2, 2018.

Williamson, a 6'5" guard who played collegiately at St. Joseph's (PA), averaged 20.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in London's victories this week. He also achieved several milestones, including becoming the first NBL Canada player to achieve 2,000 regular season career points.

Week Ending March 25, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Antoine Mason of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 25, 2018. This is Mason's second time earning Player of the Week honours.

Mason, a 6'3" guard from Auburn, was instrumental in the Hurricanes' two wins this week, as he notched 25.5 points per game in those wins.

"He had a couple of really strong games for sure, back to back," said Hurricanes head coach Mike Leslie. "The thing about Antoine is he's just a very tough player to defend against, because he plays a very physical style of basketball, which is suited more for a playoff style. The intensity ramps up and the moments become bigger, that's where he shines."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Logan Stutz of the Windsor Express has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 25, 2018.

Stutz, a 6'9" forward from Washburn, achieved 21.0 ppg and 8.6 rpg in Windsor's two games this week.

"As the Windsor Express gear up for the postseason, Logan Stutz has quietly risen to be a strong leader for this team," said Chuck Miller, NBL Canada Director of Statistics and Player Clearances. "Whether the Express are 20 points in the lead or 20 points behind, Stutz gives his every effort to keep Windsor going forward."

Week Ending March 18, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Du'Vaughn Maxwell of the Island Storm has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 18, 2018.

Maxwell, a 6'7" forward who played collegiately at Hampton University, had a strong week for the Storm - in four wins, Maxwell finished with 21.3 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game; he also accumulated 15 assists, 6 blocked shots and 7 steals in that run.

"I think he's the best shot blocker that I've ever seen," said Storm head coach Tim Kendrick, "defensively he can change games. Du'Vaughn is a special defender, his timing is extraordinary on blocking shots."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Jaylon Tate of the Niagara River Lions has been named NBL Canada Central Player of the Week for the week ending March 18, 2018.

Tate, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Illinois, helped guide the River Lions to two wins in three contests; he averaged 18 points per game in those three matches; he also tallied 23 assists and five steals in the week.

"Jaylon has grown as a player and a leader," said River Lions head coach Joe Raso. "Like other Simeon High School (Chicago, Ill.) grads, he's had a great week."

Week Ending March 11, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Corey Allmond of the Moncton Magic has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 11, 2018. This is the second time that Allmond has received Player of the Week honours this season.

Allmond, a 6'2" guard who played collegiately at Sam Houston State, scored 28 points, including going 8-for-12 from three-point range, in Moncton's 135-105 victory over Cape Breton, securing the expansion franchise its first postseason berth.

"Corey has a regimented shooting schedule he goes through every game day," said Magic head coach Joe Salerno, "that's part of him being a true pro. Our job is to get him the ball for open shots. Corey's one of those special guys that when he gets in a zone, it doesn't matter where he is on the floor and who's guarding him."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Kris Joseph of the Niagara River Lions has been named NBL Canada Central Player of the Week for the week ending March 11, 2018.

Joseph, a 6'7" small forward who played collegiately at Syracuse University, scored 29 points, including going 5-for-11 from 3-point range, in Niagara's only game this week - a 111-106 school day win over Kitchener-Waterloo that secured the River Lions their first postseason berth since 2016.

"Kris has been a great addition to our team oer the past few weeks," said River Lions head coach Joe Raso, "and has proven to bve a strong leader on and off the court."

Week Ending March 4, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Franklin Session of the Island Storm has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 4, 2018. This is the second time that Session has earned Player of the Week honours this season.

Session, a 6'2" guard who played collegiately at Cal State Los Angeles, was instrumental in the Storm's two wins this week. He averaged 28.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 7.5 apg in those victories.

"Frank Session is one of the hardest working players I've ever coached in 30 years. If he makes a mistake on offence, he's the first one to sprint back. He does everything we've asked of him. We're a second-half club because his fitness and work ethic has helped other players to perform as well. We're very pleased with Frank."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Carl English of the St. John's Edge has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending March 4, 2018. This is the second time this season that English has earned this honour.

English, a 6'5" guard who played collegiately at the University of Hawai'i, averaged 39 points in two Edge victories this week, including garnering a record-setting 58 points on March 3 against the KW Titans. In that game, English went 17-fo-33 from the floor, made 13 of 14 shots from the free throw line, and hit 11 three-pointers. He also found time to sneak in two assists.

"It’s an honour to once again be recognized," said Carl English. "Not just for me but for my teammates, the organization and the entire City of St. John’s. What we have accomplished so far here is great, but we have a lot more to play for, and I’m excited to see where we can bring this thing!”

Week Ending February 25, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Mike Poole of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 25, 2018.

Poole, a 6'6" swingman who played collegiately at Iona, averaged 22 points and 9 rebounds in two Halifax victories, stepping in for an injured Antoine Mason to help the Hurricanes stay atop the NBL's Atlantic Division.

He's such a great kid. It sure makes it a lot easier when you have mike come off the bench and you put him in the starting lineup, it's helped our team for sure. Early in the season I don't see anybody running away with the title, and I still say that for sure. But it's great to have Mike come off the bench with Antoine injured.

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Shaquille Keith of the Windsor Express has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 25, 2018.

Keith, a 6'5" forward who played collegiately at Cape Breton University, averaged 19.0 points in four windsor games this week, including three Express victories. His high game included 24 points in a 109-100 Windsor victory over Kitchener-waterloo on February 24; Keith also averaged 6.3 rebounds per game this week.

I've been fortunate to play in this league with a high level of skill around me," said Keith, "and I've taken those skills that I've learned, and applied them to what I can do. Coach Jones always tells us to keep our minds together. We have a thing in our locker room called 'brick by brick,' where we know that to build a house, you build the foundation first. Right now windsor is building itself to be a second-half team, and I've applied what I've learned to these games and that knowledge has worked in our favour."

Week Ending February 18, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Billy White of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named NBL Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 18, 2018. This is the second time White has won the award this season.

White, a 6'8" forward who played collegiately at San Diego State, powered through 25.5 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per game in two Hurricanes victories this week.

"Billy has really stepped up his game as of late," said Hurricanes head coach Mike Leslie. "He is looking to score in multiple ways and is embracing the extra attention teams are giving him on the defensive end to create scoring opportunities for teammates. He continues to rebound the ball hard at both ends. Billy’s defensive presence is also a major factor in our improvement of that aspect of our games recently."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Ryan Anderson of the London Lightning has been named NBL Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 18, 2018. This is Anderson's second time winning the award this year.

Anderson, a 6'5" shooting guard who played collegiately at Nebraska, averaged 21.5 points and 8 assists in two London victories this week.

"Ryan Anderson is growing into a leader for the London Lightning," said Chuck Miller, NBL Canada Director of Statistics. "Ryan has showed plenty of consistency for the Lightning, and is one of the reasons why the team is on their way to their seventh consecutive winning season, the longest such streak in league history."

Week ending February 11, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Terry Thomas of the Moncton Magic has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 11, 2018. This is the second time this season that Thomas has earned this honour.

Thomas, a 6'4" forward who played at the University of Ottawa, averaged a team-high 19.5 points per game in two massive Moncton Magic victories, in which the team outscored its opponents 262-209.

"We're starting to find our stride," said Magic head coach Joe Salerno, "to get on the same page offencively, we found that and we're playing well. Terry's the guy on our team, he draws the toughest defencive assignments, yet he still contributes on the offencive side as well, and he's having a great year."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Chad Frazier of the Windsor Express has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 11, 2018.

Frazier, a 6'4" guard who played collegiately at Alabama-Birmingham, averaged 20.0 ppg in three games for the Express, including two Windsor wins.

"What Chad has done a good job for us is scoring, he averaged 20 points in our two wins, he's able to get to the basket and shoot the three as well, and to get to the free throw line and score. Those are things that are able to help us in our two wins this week. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. The guys are buying into our process, so we're starting to play well."

Week ending February 4, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Billy White of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 4, 2018.

White, a 6'8" forward who played collegiately at San Diego State, averaged 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in thre games for Halifax, including two wins. Many of his battles this week included playing against Saint John's Gabe Freeman, and the matchup brought out the best in both players.

"I think Billy embraces the opportunity to showcase what he's able to do against some of the best players of the league," said Halifax head coach Mike Leslie, "and he and Gabe Freeman went head to head in a great battle, it's a nice showcase for the fans, we asked Billy to step up and deliver night after night, some of the things he does on offence and defense are key to us at this point."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Derek Hall of the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending February 4, 2018.

In three road games with the Titans this week, including a Sunday afternoon win over the Island Storm, Hall, a 6'11" centre who played collegiately at Albright, averaged 23.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.3 steals.

"Derek, the last couple of weeks, has really found another gear," said Kitchener-Waterloo head coach Serge Langis. "That to me is the biggest professional attribute, to perform and to be consistent. And Derek is the model of professionalism. I can't speak highly enough of him doing what he can to get us confident again and believing again. He's a leader on and off the court."

Week ending January 28, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Corey Allmond of the Moncton Magic has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 28, 2018. Allmond, a 6'2" guard who played collegiately at Sam Houston State, averaged 21.5 ppg in two Moncton wins this week. He also drained 15 3-point shots over those two games, to the point where the Moncton Coliseum sound crew plays a telephone's ring as Corey Allmond "dials in another three."

"Corey's just one of the best 3-point shooters in the league," said Magic head coach Joe Salerno, "and that's a very dangerous weapon to have. we inserted him into the starting lineup recently, and that's given him a lot of confidence. His job is to knock down shots, and he's been great for us this whole season."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Logan Stutz of the Windsor Express has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 28, 2018. Stutz, a 6'9" forward who played collegiately at Washburn, was instrumental in Windsor's two wins this week, averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds, including notching 25 points in windsors January 25 victory over Cape Breton.

"Logan has played well for us all season long and is an integral part of our team from a growth perspective," said Windsor Express head coach Bill Jones. "He's a former league MVP and is both vocal and inspirational and the honour is well deserved."

Week ending January 21, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Bruce Massey of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 21, 2018.

Massey, a 6'3" guard who played collegiately at Middle Tennessee State, was instrumental in the Highlanders. 116-104 victory this week over the Moncton Magic. In the game, Massey scored 24 points, including going 5-for-7 from the 3-point line; he also dished out eight assists.

"Bruce is another guy that can score at the guard spot," said Highlanders head coach Robert Spon. "He's a complimentary running mate to Duke Mondy. He knocks down open threes, plus his defense - great defender, locks down defense. He played in the Gatorade league, and that brings leadership to our young guys. Great young man."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Guillaume Payen Boucard of the Niagara River Lions has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 21, 2018.

Boucard, a 6'6" small forward who played collegiately at Carleton University, was the River Lions' leading scorer this week. In three games, Boucard averaged 25 points, nine rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.

"Guillaume has been our most consistent player all year," said River Lions head coach Joe Raso. "All season, he's had the toughest matchup on the court. He's been a pleasant surprise, and our mots consistent player and our most improved player. From what people knew of Guillaume to what he's doing now, it's a huge leap in his skills. I've had a benefit of watching him for a long time, so I knew he could bring this to the table."

Week ending January 14, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Gabe Freeman of the Saint John Riptide has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 14, 2018. This is the second time Freeman has won the Player of the Week honours this season.

Freeman, a 6'6" forward from Costa Mesa Junior College, was instrumental in the Riptide's two victories, averaging a double-double of 21.5 points per game and 11.0 rebounds per game; also put up eight assists and three steals during that stretch.

"Gabe has been, in this week and in the last four games, a rock for us," said Riptide head coach Nelson Tabbora. "He's our best rebounder, he's a two-way player, he can guard 1-5 through us, his voice on the defencive end, he's reminding our guys about defence and making sure that everyone knows their roles. Obviously he can score at a lot of different ways, but for our team, his leadership and his ability to be our defencive quarterback is particularly important."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Royce White of the London Lightning has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 14, 2018. This is White's second time as Central Division Player of the Week this season.

White, a 6'8" power forward from Iowa State, was instrumental in London's unbeaten week, as he averaged 35.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists in two Lightning victories this week. Even more impressive was his Saturday night performance in London's double-overtime victory over the Moncton Magic, in which he scored 46 points on 18-for-31 shooting from the floor and a 10-for-13 run from the free throw line.

"The main thing about having a player like Royce," said Lightning head coach Keith Vassell, "is he creates a possibility, regardless of what system you need to run. I felt that overall, we just went and gave the ball inside to Royce and he kept making plays. That's the brilliance of having Royce on your team, he's going to create an advantage some how, some way."

Week ending January 7, 2018

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Malcolm Miller of the Saint John Riptide has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 7, 2018. Miller joins Gabe Freeman as Riptide players earning Player of the Week honours this year.

Miller, a 6'6" guard who played collegiately at Southern University, helped guide the Riptide to two big wins this week, averaging 22.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 2.0 steals per game.

"Malcolm is a great teammate for us," said Riptide Nelson Tabbora. "He's always prepared, he's a two-way player for us, he takes pride in his defence, and he also values his game on offence and uses his tools efficiently. He can attack in transition, he knows his tools and keeps his head about him. A lot of the shots he gets are created by his teammates and how they work together. He's a great outside shooter as well, and he comes to us from the great state of Texas, but he's got a humble attitude about him and works on his game constantly."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Maurice Bolden of the London Lightning has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 7, 2018.

Bolden, a 6'10" small forward from Southern Mississippi, came back from an injured hand to lead the Lightning to two of three victories this week. In those two games, he averaged 25.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg. He also finished the week with six assists, two blocks and two steals.

"Mo is a very hard worker," said Lightning head coach Keith Vassell. "it was pretty devastating that he broke his hand and wasn't able to play, but he worked hard on rehab he did everything it was possible for him to do. The last game, we had a lot of problems with Niagara's Carl Hall, and Mo was able to come in and disrupt how they utlized Hall, and Mo was able to knock down some shots in overtime. At 6'10", he's a very skilled player and is only going to get better."

Week ending December 31, 2017

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Antoine Mason of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 31, 2017. He joins CJ Washington, who earned Player of the Week honours for the Hurricanes on December 10.

Mason, a 6'4" guard who played collegiately at Auburn, averaged 29.0 ppg for the Hurricanes, including 32 points in a Halifax 123-116 road victory on Sunday against the Island Storm.

"Overall, Antoine's just looking to attack the basket," said Halifax head coach Mike Leslie. "On top of that his free throw shooting, because he's getting to the line and knocking down those shots, he's not forcing the issue. He's relying on his teammates, and that creates better space and form when he's getting to the rim. The game is coming to him, he's taking advantage when he can."

"My father and I are competitors," said Antoine Mason, whose father Anthony starred in the NBA for several years. "We have a chip on our shoulder - we don't want anybody to get better than us, and we want to do everything we can for our team."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Royce White of the London Lightning has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 31, 2017. He becomes the second player from the Lightning to receive this honour this season; White was also named Player of the Week twice in 2016-17.

White, a 6’8” power forward from Iowa State, was instrumental in London’s unbeaten week, as he averaged 24.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists in three Lightning victories this week.

"I'm really proud of how Royce came back and did everything we could to get the wins," said Lightning head coach Keith Vassell. "Royce, in my opinion, is the most dominant player in the league, so it's just a matter of when you’re playing against him, you try and neutralize his strength, which is not easy to do. Playing with him, I didn't realize how much he can do on the court. He's a good passer out of the post, and he does see the floor extremely well and get to the basket well, either in the three or in the low post. He's definitely a gift."

Week ending December 24, 2017

The National Basketball Leaegue of Canada is pleased to announce that Duke Mondy of the Cape Breton Highlanders has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 24, 2017. He is the first player from the Highlanders to receive this honour.

Mondy, a 6'4" guard who played at Oakland University, averaged 20.7 points in three games with the Highlanders this week; he also claimed a triple-double in a Tuesday night game against Moncton, where he scored 22 points, dished out 11 assists, and pulled down ten rebounds.

"Duke is really stepping up," said Highlanders president Tyrone Levingston. "We're a team that needs some leadership right now. We're a young team, and Duke =is a kid that I drafted in this year's darft, and has really made himself valuable in our club and in this league. He's a great player off the court as well, and he's really coming into himself. I think people will really be excited for things to come from Mr. Mondy."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Ryan Anderson of the London Lightning has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 24, 2017. He becomes the first player from the Lightning to receive this honour this season.

Anderson, a 6'5" shooting guard who played collegiately at Nebraska, scored a double-double of 14 points and a team-high 16 rebounds in London's 118-109 Friday night victory over the Niagara River Lions. He also had eight assists and a steal in that contest.

"Ryan has been the leader for us in many different ways," said Lightning head coach Keith Vassell, "he's been doing the things that are needed for our team to win. Ryan made sure to keep the team on focus, even on the offensive end, he's been making big plays. He didn't drop down a lot of shots, but the shots he did hit were big for us. He consistently makes big plays for us that make the difference."

Week Ending December 17, 2017

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Terry Thomas of the Moncton Magic has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 17, 2017. This is the second time that Thomas has won Player of the Week honours, he also claimed the award on February 5, 2017 as a member of the Island Storm.

Thomas, a 6'4" swingman who played collegiately at the University of Ottawa, averaged 31.5 points per game in two Moncton games, helping the Magic stay in the hunt for the NBL's Atlantic Division lead.

"Terry's been showing he's one of the top players in this conference," said Magic head coach Joe Salerno. "To be competitive in this Atlantic Division, you have to have go-to star players like that. Terry's been great for us. Terry was named the Canadian Player of the Year last year, and he came back to the league to prove that he deserved that title last year, and he's off to a great start for us this season."

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Charles Hinkle of the St. John's Edge has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 17, 2017. This is the second time this season that Hinkle has earned this honour.

Hinkle, a 6'5" guard who played collegiately at American University, averaged 29 points and 9.7 rebounds this week - but his biggest achievement was a 53-point scoring barrage on Friday, December 15 against the Windsor Express, in a game where Hinkle also hit a franchise-high twelve 3-point baskets.

"Charles Hinkle had one of the great shooting performances that I've ever witnessed live," said St. John's head coach Jeff Dunlap. "It was so effortless, it was just rolling off his fingers. He was in one of those rare zones that a player can go into. When we're hitting, that poses a lot of problems for opposing teams. We need to get the ball through Hinkle's hands and Carl English's hands because of the pressure that puts on defences."

Week Ending December 10, 2017

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Samuel Muldrow of the Niagara River Lions has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 10, 2017.

Muldrow, a 6'9" guard who played collegiately at South Carolina, averaged 21.5 points in two Niagara contests this week; he also pulled down 7.5 rebounds per game and averaged 4.5 blocked shots. His efforts have kept the River Lions in the upper half of the NBL's Central Division.

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that CJ Washington of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending December 10, 2017.

Washington, a 6'9" power forward who played collegiately at Alabama-Birmingham, averaged 24.7 points and 12 rebounds in three Halifax victories this week, helping the Hurricanes climb atop the NBL's Atlantic Division.

Week Ending December 3, 2017

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Charles Hinkle of the St. John's Edge has been named Central Division Player of the Week for theweek ending December 3, 2017. This is the second consecutive week that a member of the Edge has received this honour.

Hinkle, a 6'5" 205-pound small forward who played collegiately at American University, was instrumental in the Edge's first two home games this season, both victories. He averaged 22 points per game, including shooting 55% (18-33) from the floor and 53% (8-15) from beyond 3-point range.

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Franklin Sessions of the Island Storm has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for theweek ending December 3, 2017.

Sessions, a 6'2" 195-pound guard who played collegiately at Weber State, averaged 17.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 8.0 assists per game in the Storm's two victories this week. He also had a signature moment in the Storm's Sunday afternoon win over Moncton, as he hit a game-winning three-pointer from the top of the key as time expired.

Week Ending November 26, 2017

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Gabe Freeman of the Saint John Riptide has been named NBL Canada Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending November 26, 2017. This is the seventh time Freeman has won the Player of the Week honours in his NBL Canada career.

Freeman, a 6'6" forward from Costa Mesa Junior College, was instrumental in the Riptide's two victories, averaging 31.5 points per games, along with 7.0 rebounds per game. His run includes a perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line in a two-game stretch.

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Carl English of the St. John's Edge has been named NBL Canada Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending November 26, 2017. This is the first time a player from the Edge has claimed this honour.

English, a 6'4" shooting guard who played collegiately at Hawaii, was instrumental in several wins for the Edge this week. In three games - in which the Edge went 2-1 - the Newfoundland and Labrador native averaged 28.5 points in those three contests.